Paul Mooney (comedian)
| Paul Mooney | |
|---|---|
Mooney in December 2009 | |
| Birth name | Paul Gladney |
| Born | August 4, 1941 Shreveport, Louisiana, U.S. |
| Died | May 19, 2021 (aged 79) Oakland, California, U.S. |
| Medium | Stand-up comedy, television, film, books |
| Nationality | American |
| Years active | 1965–2021 |
| Genres | Observational comedy, improvisational comedy, sketch comedy |
| Subject(s) | African-American history, African-American culture, American politics, identity politics, current events, racism, race relations, pop culture |
| Notable works and roles | Sam Cooke in The Buddy Holly Story Junebug in Bamboozled Negrodamus in Chappelle's Show |
Paul Gladney (August 4, 1941 – May 19, 2021), better known by the stage name Paul Mooney, was an American comedian,[1] writer, social critic and actor. He was best known as a writer for comedian Richard Pryor.[2] He played singer Sam Cooke in The Buddy Holly Story (1978) and Junebug in Bamboozled (2000). He also made many appearances on Chappelle's Show.
Mooney died of a heart attack at his home in Oakland, California on May 19, 2021 at the age of 79.[3]
References
- ↑ Ryfle, Steve (March 26, 2010). "Richard Pryor's Designated Writer: An Interview With Paul Mooney". PopMatters.
- ↑ Conan, Neal (December 8, 2009). "Mooney's Memories: 'Black Is The New White'". National Public Radio.
- ↑ "Paul Mooney, Comic Legend, Dead at 79". TMZ. May 19, 2021. Retrieved May 19, 2021.